Casual Rigging Assistant

The NEC Group is the UKs leading live events business operating in exhibitions, conferences, music, sports, family entertainment, and hospitality. We Bring Live to Life, creating destinations of the future, and helping customers make every moment count. From world leaders, rock and pop royalty, to hosting some of the globe’s most well known brands.

As one of the largest regional employers, the NEC Group offers people with talent, spirit, and passion some of the region’s greatest careers. We are successful because of the people we employ, and here's where you come in.

**Role Purpose**

The purpose of a **rigging assistant** is to provide support to the Rigging Department by assisting in the installation of live events and exhibitions within the NEC. This will include the transportation and installation of rigging equipment such as hoists, truss and drape. The role also extends to include operation of rigging control equipment to support the build-ups and breakdowns, to ensure the safe and efficient lifting and lowering operations. Their duties may also include the inspection, maintenance and stock taking of rigging equipment.

**About the role**

Rigging assistants will develop skills that will enable them to help set up, operate and breakdown live events and exhibitions. This will involve helping to install hoists, truss and curtains as well as supporting the rigging department in lifting and lowering operations. Rigging Assistants must have a good understanding of safety procedures and have excellent communication skills to work effectively with other crew members.

**Summary**

The rigging assistant will be responsible for providing assistance to the Rigging team in safe and efficient execution of rigging tasks. You will be expected to work closely with the Rigging team to ensure its safe and efficient operation, as well as transporting rigging equipment across site and assisting with the assembly and disassembly of rigging equipment. You must also learn to be able to read and interpret rigging plans and diagrams, show a working knowledge of rigging safety procedures and also be able to work independently where required to ensure groundwork tasks are completed. As a rigging assistant, you must be able to work well within a team environment and have a good attitude, good communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment whilst demonstrating safe practices.

**Duties**
- Assisting with the transportation of rigging equipment
- Assisting with the preparation and setup of rigging equipment
- Assisting with the installation of rigging systems
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to

**Skills**
- Knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team

**Requirements**:

- Able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of safety procedures and rigging standards
- Full UK drivers license

**Personal Traits**
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- The possible ability to work at height

**What we offer**
- Holiday is accrued at 12.07% of hours worked
- Free Onsite parking
- Free lunch when office based
- Pension matching up to 7% and Life Assurance if eligible for pension and in pension plan
- We will provide you with a Life Assurance cover if you are actively contributing to the NEC group personal pension plan and have joined at the first opportunity or within 12 months of becoming first eligible
- Great Learning and Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.